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[Eff and comp 12/21/19; comp SEP - 5 2024 ] (Auth: HRS §397-4) (Imp: HRS §397-4) ### 12-223.1-2 General requirements for heating boilers. (a) The following shall apply to all heating boilers: (1) All heating boilers in operation in this jurisdiction shall have a current and valid operating permit issued to a specific location by the department; (2) Changes in location or ownership shall require department notification and may require reinspection; (3) Heating boilers shall bear the ASME Code Symbol Stamp "H", "HLW" or ASME certification mark with "H", "HLW" designator and the NB registration number; (4) ASME and NB stamping shall be legible and not be concealed by insulation or paint; and (5) Upon completion of the installation of a new heating boiler, it shall be marked by the inspector employed by the department with a state serial number, consisting of letters and figures to be not less than 5/16 inch in height and arranged as HHB####-Year. (b) Steam heating boilers not in use for a period of one year or more, for any reason, shall be inspected internally and externally before being placed into operation. (c) Replacement of an existing heating boiler shall be in accordance with the requirements for new heating boiler installations. (d) Replacement of a heating boiler at an existing location with a used or secondhand boiler shall comply with the requirements of new heating boiler installations. The following shall apply to used or secondhand heating boilers: (1) Used or secondhand heating boilers when installed in this jurisdiction, shall be 223.1-4 3559 §12-223.1-2 equipped with fittings and appurtenances that comply with new installations; and (2) Weld repairs, alterations, and inspection records shall be submitted with the installation application for used or second-hand heating boilers. (e) Replacement or repairs to boiler fittings, appurtenances or appliances, controls and safety devices, shall comply with the requirements for new installations and applicable ASME BPVC and NBIC sections. (f) Galvanized pipe shall not be used for steam supply and blowdown piping. (g) State specials: applicable provisions include sections 12-220-2(b) and 12-220-16(e)(6). [Eff and comp 12/21/19; am and comp SEP - 5 2024 ] (Auth: HRS §397-4) (Imp: HRS §397-4) ### 12-223.1-3 Responsibility of owners and users. The following are requirements of owners and users: (1) The owner or user of the pressure retaining item is responsible for ensuring that all equipment meets all the requirements of the department at the point of installation including licensing, registration, and certification of those performing installations. The department may require additional safety standards and when a conflict arises, the rules of the department shall prevail; (2) Owners or users shall ensure heating boilers are operated only with a valid operating permit. The operation of a heating boiler with an expired operating permit is not allowed and may be subject to penalties as described in this part. Changes in location or ownership shall require notification of the department and may require reinspection; (3) Owners or users shall ensure operating permit renewal inspections are completed prior to the permit expiration date. It is the 223.1-5 3559